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2005 Moosefest Windsurf Regatta

Paul and I racing to the finish line in race 2
Paul scooped me with less than 100m to go! What a great race!!

The Champions L-R
Woody-Open Class winner, Strat-Sport Class winner, Guin-Top female racer (2nd in Sport Class), and Larry from "Team Iowa" winner of the Formula Class.

Roland Rioux(2nd Open class) receiving the oldest competitor award.
What a great competitor AND entertainer. Great work Roland!

9yr old Daniel Muller from Thunder Bay being our youngest competitor. Wow! What a trooper out on the water! Daniel sailed all day long on his Starsurfer/2m sail. Way to go lil' brah!!

WOW!! Where to start!? The 2005 edition of the Moosefest Windsurfing Regatta was an unbelievable experience. We had so many dedicated wonderful friends to make this regatta happen the way it did. Team Iowa travelling 14 hrs to attend!! Roland Rioux from Winnipeg, repacking his van just 3 hrs after returning from a month long Gorge vacation to make the trek to Dryden!! The Thunder Bay contingent drivng the 350km for the event!! My sister Guin, flying all the way from Toronto to make the start line!! So nice to see her again! To the local sailors for sailing their butts off in some challenging conditions. My big Bro Al for his hospitality and being our official photographer for the weekend!! Wow, so many great pictures!! My wonderful wife Schwaby for just being the super host she is. Great work!! To my great friends for helping out in so many different ways!! THANK YOU guys and gals!! This really means alot to me...

Stay Cool

Posted by Brad at July 4, 2005 8:45 PM

Comments

I'll be working on a photo album of the Regatta over the next days, so be sure to check back!

Posted by: Woody at July 4, 2005 9:27 PM

Congrats again to the winners and to you Woody for organizing such a fabulous, memorable event!!! Way to go!! WWWWWWW for WOODY, WINDSURFING, WIND, WAVES, WUNDERBAR, WEEDS and Weally, Weally fast!!!

Posted by: Woodette at July 4, 2005 9:37 PM

Worthington Windsurfers salute Woody and Team Canada! You guys were a great addition to the regatta and festival. (For those of you back in Canada) They were surprizing well behaved.
They seized the day when it came to sailing & photo op's, (including one they haven't seen yet) Recently submitted to Windsurfing Magazine.

Next year, bring the Canadian Flag, we'll find a place of prominence.

The year long effort of regatta and festival planning has its rewards when folks like you show up!

bill keitel-worthingtonwindsurfing.com

U.S. Windsurfing
North Central

Posted by: Bill Keitel at July 4, 2005 9:59 PM

Congrat's to all who participated.

It was a fun weekend. Lots of pints and lots of food.
I couldn't believe how fast some of you were going.
Makes snapping pics from a boat somewhat tricky.
Hope to see everyone again next year.

Cheers......

Posted by: Big Al at July 4, 2005 10:58 PM

Great job Woody! Next year baby!!!!

Posted by: Surfy at July 5, 2005 9:11 AM

Wow, where to start... My first trip to Canada and Dryden with the Moosefest Regatta was an unbelievable experience. Thanks so much to all the Woodies and their great hospitality, great friends and fun sailing. I had a blast the whole time. The sailing part was great but just the bonus when you get to hang out with such quality friends like you guys. Can't wait to come back next year again. We made it back safly to the US and Des Moines, IA. Saw 2 bears and some deer on the way but no problems at all. Thanks again, can't wait to see you guys at Madeleine Island in a few weeks.
- Uffe

Posted by: Uffe at July 5, 2005 2:26 PM

YEAH! The windsurfing event was awesome! So was seeing all my family again.

Posted by: Guinevere at July 5, 2005 6:21 PM

WOW...... What A Weekend......
Thank's so Much to Woody, and Woodett, for there Fantastic Hospitality...... You Two are such fantastic Friend's........ Also was such a Pleasure meeting all of your other Dryden Friend's, You Have such A Fantastic groupe up there, Can't wait to Return Next Year....... Great Job Al, for all The fantastic Pic, You did such a Super Job......
Looking forward to Seeing ya all in Madeleine Island......
Larry.....

Posted by: Larry Reed at July 5, 2005 10:19 PM

Great News you guys made it back to Des Moines safe and sound!! Looking forward to hooking up with you all at Madeline Island!

No wind since you left....go figure eh!

Posted by: Woody at July 5, 2005 10:54 PM

So who's coming back next year? I know I'll make the flight from the big smog again.

Posted by: Guinevere at July 7, 2005 7:01 PM

I know "Team Iowa" will be back! I hope more from the Winnipeg area and Thunder bay come as well. As they say, the more the merrier!!

Spread the word! Only 358 days left!!

Posted by: Woody at July 7, 2005 9:41 PM

Just thought I'd let you know that we all arrived safe and sound wwwwwaaaayyy up north. Drove 6 hours the first day and 8 the second. Had a quiet night last night, hanging out today with a practice at 2:00 and game one at 7:00. The sun doesn't go down until 11:00pm and of course I missed the sunrise time. We'll keep you posted.

Posted by: Surfys X4 at July 8, 2005 12:54 PM

Game one over. Trappers win 14-13. Close game, lots of excitement. The boys pulled it off in the end. Game 2 @ 1:00. GO TEAM!

Posted by: Surfy X4 at July 9, 2005 11:00 AM

WooHoo!! Way to go Trapper's!!

Posted by: Woody at July 9, 2005 11:39 AM

Sorry for all the posts Woody, email won't work. Game 2 and 3 down, winning after 5 innings in game 2 and losing in game 3. Playing 9:00am Sun. to move on. It's stinking hot here, beers are cold though.

Posted by: Surfy X4 at July 10, 2005 12:34 AM

I just looked at the 106 Moosefest pics in the photo gallery. I have to say again- thank god for the slideshow feature!

Posted by: Guinevere at July 11, 2005 8:19 PM

Woody, it is now official, I registerd my sail number, it is pretty unique USWE 22. US for the USA, SWE is what Swedish sailors have, so combine them and you get USWE 22. :) Can't wait for Madeleine Island trip. Leaving in 9 days. I am thinking of skipping my road trip and go to Oregon for the FE Worlds event Aug 1-6 in Hood River. That would be fun...

Posted by: Uffe at July 12, 2005 4:09 PM

Cool! I just got my German flag put on my so "German looking Sail" with W for Woodette of course and my favourite number 17!!! It looks really sharp!!
Can't wait to show it off in Madeline Island!!!

Posted by: Margot at July 12, 2005 9:20 PM